Pallone statement on arrest of those involved with attack of protesters outside of Turkish embassy.

States News Service
 Friday


PALLONE STATEMENT ON ARRESTS OF THOSE INVOLVED WITH ATTACK OF
PROTESTERS OUTSIDE OF TURKISH EMBASSY

WASHINGTON

The following information was released by the office of New Jersey
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.:

Today, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Co-Chair of the Congressional
Armenian Issues Caucus, made the following statement on two arrests
that were made in response to the May 16th assault of protest by
Turkish security forces. The Washington, DC police have not yet
charged any of President Erdogan's security detail.

"The attacks that took place against peaceful protesters at the
Turkish Embassy on May 16th were a horrific affront to American
values. I am encouraged by the arrests today of two of the
perpetrators, but we won't ensure justice until all those who
committed violence are held to account. Authorities must now pursue
charges against Turkish security forces for their role in the
violence."